naval mine

English

Noun

naval mine (plural naval mines)

(military) An explosive device placed in the water and intended to destroy or deter vessels.
The ship hit a naval mine and sank with all hands.

Translations

anti-ship weapon

Danish: sømine c

Finnish: merimiina (fi)

See also

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